Opposition disrupted parliamentary proceedings ahead of discussion on Operation Sindoor. Kiren Rijiju retaliated, stating the government was prepared for discussion.
Operation Sindoor: As preparations for a special discussion on "Operation Sindoor" were finalized during the monsoon session of Parliament, the opposition parties suddenly created an uproar. As soon as Question Hour ended in the Lok Sabha, opposition MPs disrupted the proceedings by chanting "Withdraw SIR." Following this, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju bly reacted to the opposition's stance. He clearly stated that the government was fully prepared for the discussion, but the opposition took a U-turn at the last moment.
Opposition Changes Stance Just Before Discussion
Rijiju said that just 10 minutes before the discussion was to begin, the opposition stipulated that SIR (Special Intensive Revision) should be discussed first. This came to light when the Defense Minister was about to initiate the debate on "Operation Sindoor" in Parliament. He said that this behavior is unfortunate and clearly shows that the opposition wants to avoid discussing this serious issue.
Opposition Parties Should Not Speak Pakistan's Language: Rijiju
Kiren Rijiju also advised the opposition to refrain from speaking Pakistan's language. He said that this subject is related to national security and military prowess. The opposition should participate in a serious discussion on it, rather than disrupting Parliament.
Lok Sabha Speaker's Displeasure Also Emerged
After the House proceedings were adjourned, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also reprimanded the opposition leaders. He said that the opposition itself demands a discussion on "Operation Sindoor" and then starts shouting slogans when time is allotted for it. He also said that such conduct is against the dignity of the House and the people of the country are watching everything.
Speaker's Warning to Rahul Gandhi
The Lok Sabha Speaker appealed to Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi to control the members of his party. He said that registering protest through posters and placards is a violation of parliamentary decorum. Birla also clarified that it is necessary to answer the public's questions in Parliament, and opposition parties should participate in Question Hour, not disrupt it.
Proceedings Adjourned Several Times, Discussion Hanging in the Balance
Due to the opposition's uproar, the proceedings of Parliament were adjourned until 1 pm. Prior to this, Question Hour also had to be adjourned. In such a situation, the long-awaited discussion on "Operation Sindoor" is hanging in the balance. The Defense Minister was to provide detailed information on it on behalf of the government, but the opposition's behavior spoiled the entire atmosphere.
Questions Raised on Opposition's Strategy
Political analysts believe that the opposition appears united on issues now, but repeatedly taking U-turns affects its credibility. When the opposition itself demands a discussion on a serious issue like "Operation Sindoor" and then creates an uproar in the House, it sends a wrong message to the public.
Open Invitation from the Government
Kiren Rijiju reiterated that the government is ready for discussion at any time. He urged the opposition to rise above politics and seriously debate on subjects like national security. He said that the Defense Minister is present in the House and is ready to give a full account on this subject. In such a situation, the opposition should understand its responsibility.
